Top 10 things I love about Montford Park (in no particular order).

2. The GreenwayI can ride a bike with my kids from Park Road Shopping Center, through Freedom Park, and up to Central Piedmont Community College without getting on a street. And what's more, the Greenway is extending all the way to the South Carolina state border.​

3. The neighborhoodsCompletely walkable. Close to everything. All ages. So many dogs and trees. And with folks like Grandfather Homes building new, beautiful craftsman houses in the area, what's not to love?

4. The growthDevelopment is pushing down from Uptown, through SouthEnd to our front door. Queen's Park is about to receive a large multi-use project, Woodlawn is being redeveloped right before our eyes, and multiple apartment projects are under way along Park Road.

5. Park Road Shopping CenterOriginally developed in 1956, Park Road Shopping Center was the first open-air shopping center in Charlotte. In recent years, name-brand clothing shops, such as J. Crew, have taken up residence next to Black Hawk Hardware, Cantina 1511, and Howren's Music. We used to ahve a store that sold only water, but alas, no more. Soon, we will have an Amelie's bakery.

6. Freedom ParkCharlotte's flagship park is a short walk along the Greenway. A real treasure for our neighborhood.

7. Montford DriveMontford has evolved into quite the festive street. It offers multiple venues to eat and drink, at any price point you desire. And the recent remodel of Park Lanes has made it a destination whether you're headed out for bowling, or just to hang out with friends.

8. The locationIn addition to all of the walkable amenities available in Montford Park, the area is also immediately accessible by car to important adjacent features. Uptown, the Light Rail, SouthEnd, South Park Mall, I-77 and the airport are all ten minute drives.

9. Affordability and opportunityHome prices are rising, but are still in an affordable zone. Any closer to town, homes are generally at the luxury price point. There is opportunity to settle in Montford Park, have a great lifestyle, and build equity.

10. The historyMy neighbor knows the family that our street is named after. Selwyn Farms really was a farm not too long ago, owned by the Selwyn family - it wasn't just a name that a developer came up with. If you walk down Park Road, near Pfeiffer University, if you slow down a bit, you will see a modest monument commemorating the birth place of Billy Graham on the spot that is now OrthoCarolina. There are lots of little secrets, if you know where to look.